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Exhibition in Derby, UK

Here is my flyer for my exhibition in Derby. The exhibition coincides with the Affective Landscapes Conference where I am presenting a paper.

2 paintings for the Uk completed

I have had a great couple of days in the studio, completing two of the paintings that I am taking to the UK. Here is one of the works called ‘Arrivals’

In the studio this week

Been busy in the studio working on the first two paintings that I will be taking to the conference in the UK later this month Starting a new work is always very exciting and there is nothing like the anticipation of a large blank piece of canvas. It is very satisfying to start the day…

Finalist in Cliftons Art Prize

Just found out my painting “Intersection II’ below has been selected by a panel of International judges as a finalist for Wellington in the Cliftons Art Prize 2012. YAH The award evening is in Wellington on the 27th June.  

Wandering around Kuala Lumpur international airport

I had a fascinating time exploring the non-places of Kuala Lumpur. I experienced a number of bus and train stations and both international airports. I was at the KLIA airport for 3 days and undertook a variety of planned and random activities. The KLIA international airport was a model non-place – 5 floors of shiny, grey…

Exhibition Reviewed

Click on the link below to read The Nelson Mail review of my exhibition ” Negotiating the Non-Place” at Reflections Art Gallery: http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/entertainment/arts-reviews/6692824/Mystery-and-provocative-power  

Heading to England . . .

I am excited to announce that I have been invited to take part in a conference in England this May. The conference ‘Affective Landscapes’  will be held at the University of Derby in England. The programme includes 72 international speakers, by invitation, and the theme has attracted strong academic and general interest on the interaction…

Kereru Gallery new website

Thanks to Karen and Mike at Kereru Gallery for a wonderful party at their gallery last night to launch their new website – which looks fab! You can check out my works on their website at: http://kererugallery.co.nz/artists/lisa-chandler/  

Opening at Reflections Art Gallery

Here are a few snapshots from my exhibition opening at Reflections Art Gallery last night. We had a great crowd of people and it was wonderful to celebrate and share my MFA experiences and work with my local community.              

My painting at Black Asterisk Gallery in Auckland

Thanks to Arts Diary for posting this great photograph of a couple discussing my painting ‘In-between’ at the Black Asterisk Gallery in Ponsonby